George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
WATCH: First all British refuelling sortie completed with F-35B and Voyager
British Pilots currently training on the F-35B Lightning aircraft in MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, have completed the first all British air to air refuelling sorties for the new stealth jets.
HMS Albion to deploy to monitor North Korea
Assault ship HMS Albion is to join HMS Sutherland, with HMS Argyll due in the region later in the year.
BAE Systems wins contract for additional Mk110 Naval Gun Systems for the US Navy’s...
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics to provide two additional Mk110 Naval Gun Systems for the Independence variant of the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship.
Close Protection Teams on show for NATO
The Royal Military Police Close Protection has provided a unique insight into their specialist unit and provided the opportunity to observe how they work collaboratively alongside our NATO partners, according to the British Army.
‘Fast growth’ forecast for anti-ship missile market
The value of the anti-ship missile market is expected to climb over the next 15 years, according to data compiled by Forecast International.
British frigate HMS Sutherland visits Guam in the Pacific Ocean
Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland has visited Guam in the Pacific Ocean, there was also a turtle.
Typhoon Training Facility expanded at RAF Lossiemouth
The expansion of BAE Systems Typhoon Training Facility at RAF Lossiemouth was completed recently, say the Ministry of Defence.
RAF prepares for operation of MQ-9B Protector remotely piloted air system
A small team of Royal Air Force personnel based in the United States is preparing the way for the introduction into service of the UK's new remotely piloted air system, the MQ-9B Protector, say the RAF.
US aiming to lower cost of F-35 to ‘same levels as current fourth-generation fighters’...
The F-35A was expected to cost $85 million, less than any fourth-generation fighter ‘in the 2019-2020 timeframe’ with the other two F-35 variants also reducing significantly in price.
Type 31e Frigates could be built in yards in both Scotland and England
Babcock and BMT recently signed a cooperation agreement which could see the Type 31e Frigate built in Rosyth, Scotland and Appledore, Devon if their bid is successful.
